Ergoloid Mesylates

Brand Name - Gerimal, Hydergine, Hydergine LC

Prescribed for: Age-related decline in mental capacity in people over age 60 that cannot be traced to known causes. People who respond to this drug are likely to have Alzheimer’s disease or some other primary cause of dementia or age-related condition.

General Information

Nobody knows exactly how Ergoloid Mesylates produces its effect, but it improves the supply of blood to the brain in test animals and reduces heart rate and muscle tone in blood vessels. Some studies have shown the drug to be very effective in relieving mild symptoms of mental impairment, while others have found it to be only moderately effective. It has been most beneficial in patients whose symptoms are due to the effects of high blood pressure in the brain. This medicine should not be used for any condition that is treatable with another medicine or that may be reversible. Your doctor should check periodically to be sure that this medicine is still needed and that it is working for you. It must be taken for 6 months before your doctor will be able to decide if it is working or not.

Cautions and Warnings

Ergoloid Mesylates should not be taken if you are allergic or sensitive to it or if you have any psychotic symptoms or psychosis.

Possible Side Effects

Common: Ergoloid Mesylates does not produce serious side effects. If taking this drug under the tongue, you may experience some irritation, nausea, or stomach upset. Some other side effects are drowsiness, slow heartbeat, and rash.

Food Interactions

Do not eat, drink, or smoke while you have one of these pills under your tongue.

Special Information

The effects of this drug are gradual and are frequently hot seen for up to 6 months.Dissolve sublingual tablets under the tongue. Do not chew or crush them; they are not effective if swallowed whole.

If you forget to take a dose of Ergoloid Mesylates, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose. Call your doctor if you forget to take two or more consecutive doses.

Special Populations

Pregnancy/Breast-feedingThis drug may interfere with fetal development. Check with your doctor before taking it if you are, or might be, pregnant.Nursing mothers who must take this medication should bottle-feed their babies.